October 2022: Please note Komichi has now permanently closed. Please see our Arashiyama page for other places to eat in the area.
Komichi is the best restaurant/cafe on the tourist route in Arashiyama for a light meal or a hot or cold drink.
While it’s not all that much to look at, Komichi can be a sight for sore eyes when you’re tramping along the Arashiyama tourist trail on a hot or cold day. In addition to all the usual Japanese café drinks, you can get light meals of noodles and rice.
English address:
23 Ojoin-cho, Nison-in Monzen, Saga, Ukyo-ku
Japanese address:
右京区嵯峨二尊院門前往生院町23
Opening hours::
10am-5pm normally
9am-5:30pm during autumn foliage season
Closed Wednesday except for October and November
Closed Wednesday and either Tuesday or Thursday during winter
Price:
Cheap
Non-smoking area:: Yes
Nearest Transport:
20min walk from Arashiyama Station, Keifuku Arashiyama line
Telephone: 872-5313
Official Website: None
Customer Reviews:
Read customer reviews of Komichi on TripAdvisor
Near To Here:
Komichi is located in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district. See our complete list of things to do in Kyoto’s Arashiyama district, including places to eat, nightlife and places to stay.
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